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Monforton School

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Monforton School ranks 78 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Monforton School is an exceptional elementary school located in Bozeman, Montana, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 254 students. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic achievement, ranking among the top 25-30 elementary schools in Montana for several years.

Monforton School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 56.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.3, suggests a personalized learning environment that supports student success. Additionally, Monforton School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Irving School, Gallatin Gateway School, and Whittier School, Monforton School consistently outperforms them in academic achievement and statewide rankings. This high-performing school is part of the Monforton Elementary District, which is ranked 73 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

254

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,484

Per pupil spending ?

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 586-1557

District: Monforton Elementary

Students who attend Monforton School usually attend:

Middle:	Monforton 6-8
High:	Gallatin High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (53% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Montana elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg52%

Montana avg40%

78^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 387Monforton Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	78 of 401	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	41 of 212	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.5	43 of 332	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	27 of 329	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	25 of 356	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	13 of 123	89.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.5	11 of 116	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	79.7	15 of 109	86.2%	★★★★☆
2016	93.0	11 of 191	94.2%	★★★★★
2015	90.5	21 of 287	92.7%	★★★★★
2013	72.8	47 of 246	80.9%	★★★★☆
2012	75.4	34 of 244	86.1%	★★★★☆
2011	76.7	30 of 247	87.9%	★★★★☆
2010	72.0	44 of 241	81.7%	★★★★☆
2009	62.7	77 of 190	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.5	112 of 194	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.7	108 of 230	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.1	126 of 234	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	32.8	168 of 218	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	52.9	110 of 217	49.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+13 vs state

Science53%+15 vs state

Mathematics50%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Monforton School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Monforton School	Public	3-5	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	254	17	15.3	18.5%	229 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	73.9	78^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.5%		80.1	41^st of 212 public elementary schools	80.7%	37	56.1	50.2	$9,484
Monforton Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	183	15	12.2	21.3%	170 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)			$11,156
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 Durston	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 582-6860	492	26	19.2	17.7%	386 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (15.9%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	55.5	179^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.4%		82.9	30^th of 212 public elementary schools	85.8%	149	51.3	34.7	$10,479
Hyalite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 West Babcock	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 582-6800	521	33	15.7	35.7%	334 (64.1%)	4 (0.8%)	144 (27.6%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	32.8	289^th of 401 public elementary schools	27.9%		64.2	88^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.5%	201	38.4	18.7	$11,236
Emily Dickinson School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 Annie Street	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6650	531	33	16.2	23.4%	415 (78.2%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (11.9%)	12 (2.3%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	72.8	87^th of 401 public elementary schools	78.3%					(n/a)	64.2	42.1
Irving School	Public	PK, KG-5	811 W Alderson St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6600	174	13	13.6	46.6%	103 (59.2%)	8 (4.6%)	35 (20.1%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (12.1%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	68.5	112^th of 401 public elementary schools	72.1%		86.5	23^rd of 212 public elementary schools	89.2%	89	56.5	42.5	$13,278
Gallatin Gateway School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Mill Street	Gallatin Gateway	59730	Gallatin County	Gallatin Gateway Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 763-4415	103	11	9.6	22.3%	85 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.6%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	65.6	128^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.1%					(n/a)	54.6	45.5	$17,933
Morning Star School	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Arnold St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6500	482	31	15.8	8.7%	413 (85.7%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.6%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	87.5	28^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.0%		94.4	9^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.8%	19	77.0	55.3	$10,166
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 N 5th	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6750	262	21	12.7	36.6%	192 (73.3%)	3 (1.1%)	46 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	29.1	308^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.2%		42.9	134^th of 212 public elementary schools	36.8%	174	35.5	13.8	$15,169
Anderson School	Public	PK, KG-6	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	172	12	14.6	1.7%	149 (86.6%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	96.2	11^th of 401 public elementary schools	97.3%					(n/a)	81.5	74.1	$11,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Monforton School

What is the racial makeup of Monforton School?

Students at Monforton School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Monforton School attend?

Students who attend Monforton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monforton 6-8
High : Gallatin High School

What district is Monforton School in?

Monforton Elementary

How many students attend Monforton School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Monforton School.

Is Monforton School a good school?

Monforton School ranks 78^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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